A new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy aims to boost the country’s innovation rankings and drive sustainable growth. It’s an ambitious strategy focusing on top national priorities such as human capital, research, local innovation, and more.
Ethiopia has finalized its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Implementation Strategy, marking a critical step in empowering the country’s home-grown economy and innovation efforts. Approved in 2022 by the Council of Ministers, the strategy aligns with national priorities, including Digital Ethiopia 2025. It was developed through a collaborative process, with support from the International Trade Centre’s Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V), which looks at driving systemic change in the country’s innovation ecosystem.
Ethiopia’s position in the 2024 Global Innovation Index dropped by five places to 130th, with room for improvement in human capital, research, and market sophistication. The rankings highlight the need for stronger innovation infrastructure, better research funding, and improved private sector engagement.
The NTF V project played a pivotal role in developing the STI Implementation Strategy. Over the course of a year, the project leads engaged more than 100 stakeholders, conducted workshops, and incorporated inputs from government, academia, and private sector representatives. The process also produced three sector-specific case studies and outlined mechanisms for measuring policy impact.
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